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Experts who understand 'b for bashing,' won't understand 'b for budget': Naqvi slams Opposition

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slammed the opposition for criticising the union budget which was presented on February 01 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He said, "People who are expert of 'b for bashing' instead of 'b for budget', won't understand such perfect, people friendly and progressive budget. The opposition only wants to do bashing, they don't want to understand the budget." He further added, "We brought the ship out of turbulence. The people who are experts of drowning the ship, how can they like seeing the ship out of turbulence?"

Delhi polls: CM Kejriwal holds roadshow in Delhi's Kirari

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a roadshow in Delhi's Kirari on Feb 02. He was accompanied by AAP's MLA Rituraj Govind, who has filed his nomination from Kirari constituency. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 08 and the results will be declared on February 11.

Congress releases election manifesto for Delhi Assembly polls

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): The Indian National Congress (INC) released its party manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections 2020. The manifesto was released by the senior party leaders. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 08 and the results will be declared on February 11.

HM Amit Shah participates in 'Jansampark Abhiyan' in Delhi Cantt

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah held door to door campaign in Delhi ahead of Assembly polls. Amit Shah participated in 'Jansampark Abhiyan' in Delhi Cantt. BJP supporters came out in large number to support their leader. Polls will be held in Delhi on February 08, while the results will be declared on February 11.

We've a govt for which reforms means to benefit not only higher income but also last person: EAM

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended Tamils association programme in the national capital on February 02. While addressing the gathering, he asserted that we have a government for which reforms means to benefit not only higher income but also the last person. "One reason why I joined politics was, I saw a govt which has been talking about reform and change for many years but all of us know that many of the benefits of reforms and change have gone to higher income people. For the first time, we have a government for which reform and change means nutrition, mothers' health, girls' education, and toilets. It is a change which I felt I should also contribute to bring about the growth, reform and progress in this country," said External Affairs Minister.

Budget 2020: State suffered as our tax share reduced by Rs 2800 crore, says Kerala FM

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 02 (ANI): Speaking on Union Budget for the financial year 2020-21, Kerala Finance Minister TM Thomas Isaac said, "Kerala has suffered. Our tax share was Rs 17,800 crore last year and now it will be only Rs 15,000 crore, it is an absolute decline to the devolution to the state," said Kerala Finance Minister.

Delhi polls: Prakash Javadekar holds door to door campaign in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched mega outreach programme in Delhi on February 02. The campaign is launched ahead of Assembly elections in national capital. He said, "Only five days are left in elections. Today around 1 lakh workers of BJP will go door to door, and will have conversation with people. We will talk about our schemes and work done by PM Modi for Delhi. It will be a successful campaign." Delhi will go to polls on February 08. The result of the election will be announced on February 11.

Man shot dead by unknown miscreant in Lucknow's Hazratganj

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 02 (ANI): A man was shot dead by bike borne assailant in UP's Lucknow. Another person was injured in the attack who is admitted to the hospital. The incident took place near Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Hazratganj area. Police is present at the spot. Speaking to mediapersons, DCP of Central Lucknow, Dinesh Singh said, "The man was fatally attacked by unknown miscreant. A police team has been formed for the investigation."

DMK, allies conduct signature campaign against CAA, NRC in Chennai

Chennai, Feb 02 (ANI): The DMK-led opposition conducted a signature campaign against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population Register (NPR) in Chennai on February 02. The campaign was led by DMK president MK Stalin. Signature campaign started from today and will go on till Feb 8 in entire Tamil Naidu.

Car rally organised for blind people in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 02 (ANI): A car rally for blind people was organised in Ahmedabad. During the rally, the car is drove by an abled person, while the car is navigated by a blind person. They are given a chart in Braille language to read the route. The event is a step towards inclusivity of visually impaired people of the society. A police team has been formed for the investigation."

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, temperature dips to 7.4 degree C

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Dense fog engulfed the national capital on February 02. Foggy weather and low visibility prevailed around the airport area. Delhi is reeling under intense cold wave. Temperature dipped to 7.4 degree Celsius on Sunday morning.

Chinese woman travels to India to marry her long-term boyfriend as per Indian rituals

Mandsaur (MP), Feb 02 (ANI): In a beautiful love story from two countries, a Chinese woman travelled all the way to India to marry her partner as per Indian rituals. The woman arrived in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur along with her parents and got married to her long-term boyfriend. The couple met five years ago in Canada and fell in love with each other. While speaking to media persons, bride said, "We met in a collage of Canada. He helped me a lot when I came to the collage after a while, we fell in love. We are already in a relationship for 5 years."

HP's Kinnaur receives fresh snowfall

Kinnaur (HP), Feb 02 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur received fresh snowfall on February 01. The entire landscape was covered under the white blanket of snow. Normal life of the people and vehicular movement was also got affected in the area. The current temperature of Kinnaur is minus 17 degree C.

Watch: Folk singer showered with bundles of notes in Gujarat's Navsari

Navsari (Gujarat), Feb 02 (ANI): People showered wads of currency notes on a folk singer in Gujarat's Navsari. The incident took place in Geeta Rabari's event. Large number of devotees participated in the event. Renowned Gujarati singer Geeta Rabari performed at the event while people showered currency notes on her during her performance.

Union Budget 20-21 simplifies tax structure: Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said tax collection structure has been simplified in Union Budget 2020-21. "We thought of transparent and simple service to calculate tax for filing. There must be several families who would still use the older structure, however, families who didn't take exemptions earlier, will now be benefitted with the new tax system," said Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey.

Boost investments, enhance purchasing power basic 'mantras' of Budget 20-21: DEA Secretary

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Atanu Chakraborty talked about salient aims of Union Budget 2020-21 which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. "Boost investments and enhancing purchasing power are basic 'mantras' of Union Budget 2020-21 as has been said by FM Sitharaman," said DEA Secretary.

5 women members of family commit suicide in UP's Fatehpur

Fatehpur (UP), Feb 02 (ANI): A woman and her four daughters were found dead at their residence in Shanti Nagar area allegedly by consuming poison. Speaking to ANI, police said, "Bodies have been sent for postmortem. We are investigating the matter".

Finance Secretary K V Subramanian talks about Union Budget 20-21

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Finance Secretary K V Subramanian threw some light on Union Budget 2020-21 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. "If we talk about the message of Budget, I would say it is about financial sector," said Subramanian.

Apple rolls out redesigned Maps in US

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Apple rolled out a new redesigned Map in the US with improved road coverage and pedestrian data. The improved Apple Maps brings new features such as discovering nearby restaurants, a Look around interactive feature to visually explore a city with 3D imagery, shareable Collections, and Favourites, the official blog notes. Other features include real-time transit information, ETA sharing, flight status, indoor maps, Siri natural language guidance, and a 3D view called Flyover. The redesigned Apple Maps has rolled out in the US and will be made available across Europe in the coming months.

Here's what automobiles sector, local vendors expect from Union Budget

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) Patna (Bihar), Jan 31 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2020 in Parliament at 11 am on February 01. Let's find out what are the expectations of automobiles and medical sector from Union Budget 2020. Truck Operator expected that government will reduced the sale tax on diesel. On the other side local vendors asking for 'space' in market.